[Vladimir's POV]
The girl looked stricken. He almost thought that she would refute it. Hence, he said, "You don't have to give any kind of answer now. Take your time. I will meet you tomorrow."
Her eyes were wide with horror.
"Wh…why? Please forgive me for this, your Highness but are you not betrothed to Lady Burton?" She asked fearfully, her voice shaky. She was trembling and for a moment, he felt like she would run away. But then he would have to kill her.
Belinda's words resonated through his mind.
Beware of Celia Heart, she had said.
But she was interesting. Her blood also had a sweet smell. he could not let her go just like that, could he? After so long, he had finally found something interesting to play with. Lucian would be a waste for her, just maybe love her, keep her as his little wife? But he believed that she could do more. Her scent was not like that of an ordinary human's. Her scent did not repel him. It pulled him towards her.
